Tom Forrester
@tforrester.bsky.social
The underdog from the underground. Pop-punk, football (Liverpool), politics, craft beer, wrestling, vinyl, photography, writing.
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Just finished Anniversary on Netflix. Excellent.
A measured, slow-build of a political thriller: thought provoking, terrifyingly believable and a warning of what could happen when lobbyists and authoritarian populists seize control. Would very much recommend.
#anniversary #anniversarynetflix
A measured, slow-build of a political thriller: thought provoking, terrifyingly believable and a warning of what could happen when lobbyists and authoritarian populists seize control. Would very much recommend.
#anniversary #anniversarynetflix
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Just finished Anniversary on Netflix. Excellent.
A measured, slow-build of a political thriller: thought provoking, terrifyingly believable and a warning of what could happen when lobbyists and authoritarian populists seize control. Would very much recommend.
#anniversary #anniversarynetflix
A measured, slow-build of a political thriller: thought provoking, terrifyingly believable and a warning of what could happen when lobbyists and authoritarian populists seize control. Would very much recommend.
#anniversary #anniversarynetflix
February 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Love how Wonder Man is - among other things - a love letter to cinema, and losing yourself in it. Great stuff from Marvel.
#wonderman #marvel #mcu #marvelspotlight #marveltelevision
#wonderman #marvel #mcu #marvelspotlight #marveltelevision
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Love how Wonder Man is - among other things - a love letter to cinema, and losing yourself in it. Great stuff from Marvel.
#wonderman #marvel #mcu #marvelspotlight #marveltelevision
#wonderman #marvel #mcu #marvelspotlight #marveltelevision
Guilt Trip leaning into their nu metal urges on their God Forgives EP is a welcome treat. Still a lot of pummelling metallic hardcore, but some added harmonic squeals over the obligatory chugs. Love it!
#hardcore #ukhardcore #guilttrip #metal #heavymusic #punk #punkrock
#hardcore #ukhardcore #guilttrip #metal #heavymusic #punk #punkrock
February 11, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Guilt Trip leaning into their nu metal urges on their God Forgives EP is a welcome treat. Still a lot of pummelling metallic hardcore, but some added harmonic squeals over the obligatory chugs. Love it!
#hardcore #ukhardcore #guilttrip #metal #heavymusic #punk #punkrock
#hardcore #ukhardcore #guilttrip #metal #heavymusic #punk #punkrock
Noticed this insidious brand of nostalgia Instagram accounts recently. They start off with the twee videos of old adverts and TV shows, but it slowly moves onto how ‘Thatcher was right!’ and from there it quickly moves onto ‘Did Mosley have a point?’. It’s not accidental - it’s a pipeline.
February 11, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Noticed this insidious brand of nostalgia Instagram accounts recently. They start off with the twee videos of old adverts and TV shows, but it slowly moves onto how ‘Thatcher was right!’ and from there it quickly moves onto ‘Did Mosley have a point?’. It’s not accidental - it’s a pipeline.
Say what you want about Reform UK- and I intend to - they are unrivalled at weaponising the resentment and misery of inadequate people.
#politics #britishpolitics #reformuk #reform #nigelfarage
#politics #britishpolitics #reformuk #reform #nigelfarage
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Say what you want about Reform UK- and I intend to - they are unrivalled at weaponising the resentment and misery of inadequate people.
#politics #britishpolitics #reformuk #reform #nigelfarage
#politics #britishpolitics #reformuk #reform #nigelfarage
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#lightroompresets #lightroom #snapseed #photography #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #eos #canon #dslr #dslrphotography #eos1300d #dslrphotographer
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#lightroompresets #lightroom #snapseed #photography #iphonephotography #iphonephotographer #eos #canon #dslr #dslrphotography #eos1300d #dslrphotographer
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February 2, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I suppose the silver lining to WWE running such a lacklustre Rumble, is that I don’t have to feel guilty for enjoying a show run by a despotic regime…and I don’t just mean Saudi Arabia.
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM
I suppose the silver lining to WWE running such a lacklustre Rumble, is that I don’t have to feel guilty for enjoying a show run by a despotic regime…and I don’t just mean Saudi Arabia.
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
In a medium where you can - arguably should - create any nonsensical bollocks you want, it’s astounding that HHH insists on playing it so safe (predictable). Worryingly, his booking seems to be getting more Vinceian by the week. Royal Fumble, indeed.
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM
In a medium where you can - arguably should - create any nonsensical bollocks you want, it’s astounding that HHH insists on playing it so safe (predictable). Worryingly, his booking seems to be getting more Vinceian by the week. Royal Fumble, indeed.
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
#wwe #royalrumble #wweroyalrumble
Royal Rumble snap-verdict: meh. Few genuine surprises, predictable match outcomes and the usual suspects dominating the finish. Disappointing.
#wwe #wweroyalrumble #royalrumble
#wwe #wweroyalrumble #royalrumble
February 1, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Royal Rumble snap-verdict: meh. Few genuine surprises, predictable match outcomes and the usual suspects dominating the finish. Disappointing.
#wwe #wweroyalrumble #royalrumble
#wwe #wweroyalrumble #royalrumble
The recent iOS update thought I might like my decent quality Marshall headphones to sound like tinny airline freebies. A minor inconvenience to fix the EQ, but who’s asking for it?!
#iosupdate #musicnerdery
#iosupdate #musicnerdery
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The recent iOS update thought I might like my decent quality Marshall headphones to sound like tinny airline freebies. A minor inconvenience to fix the EQ, but who’s asking for it?!
#iosupdate #musicnerdery
#iosupdate #musicnerdery
Reposted by Tom Forrester
After all the unfair (IMO) criticism of Kerkez, it’s good to see him getting the recognition he deserves for good recent performances. He’s had a few ropey moments earlier on in the season, but I felt it overly critical at times. He’s going to be a quality player for us for years to come IMO.
January 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
After all the unfair (IMO) criticism of Kerkez, it’s good to see him getting the recognition he deserves for good recent performances. He’s had a few ropey moments earlier on in the season, but I felt it overly critical at times. He’s going to be a quality player for us for years to come IMO.
Once again using professional contemporary camera equipment, and considerable editing time to replicate the look of cheap disposable camera photos from the 90’s. Everyone needs a hobby.
#90saesthetic #analogaesthetic #analogphotography #nostalgia
#90saesthetic #analogaesthetic #analogphotography #nostalgia
January 21, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Once again using professional contemporary camera equipment, and considerable editing time to replicate the look of cheap disposable camera photos from the 90’s. Everyone needs a hobby.
#90saesthetic #analogaesthetic #analogphotography #nostalgia
#90saesthetic #analogaesthetic #analogphotography #nostalgia
Read two separate Harlan Coben books recently - written 30 years apart. That guy sure loves using a staged-bungled-robbery-turned-murder as a plot device.
#crimefiction #thrillers #harlancoben
#crimefiction #thrillers #harlancoben
January 21, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Read two separate Harlan Coben books recently - written 30 years apart. That guy sure loves using a staged-bungled-robbery-turned-murder as a plot device.
#crimefiction #thrillers #harlancoben
#crimefiction #thrillers #harlancoben
What’s your completely justified heel/villain origin story?
Mine is people who treat a shared system like it’s optional because they think their work outranks yours. Bonus points if they try to gaslight you into believing that they’re following the rules despite the system producing receipts!
Mine is people who treat a shared system like it’s optional because they think their work outranks yours. Bonus points if they try to gaslight you into believing that they’re following the rules despite the system producing receipts!
January 21, 2026 at 1:35 PM
What’s your completely justified heel/villain origin story?
Mine is people who treat a shared system like it’s optional because they think their work outranks yours. Bonus points if they try to gaslight you into believing that they’re following the rules despite the system producing receipts!
Mine is people who treat a shared system like it’s optional because they think their work outranks yours. Bonus points if they try to gaslight you into believing that they’re following the rules despite the system producing receipts!
Has Hatebreed ever recanted, apologised for, or even acknowledged the allegations of past homophobic behaviour? It feels strange that a festival with a progressive ethos - like Outbreak - would book them without some kind of public correction.
#outbreak #outbreakfestival #hardcore #metalcore #punkl
#outbreak #outbreakfestival #hardcore #metalcore #punkl
January 19, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Has Hatebreed ever recanted, apologised for, or even acknowledged the allegations of past homophobic behaviour? It feels strange that a festival with a progressive ethos - like Outbreak - would book them without some kind of public correction.
#outbreak #outbreakfestival #hardcore #metalcore #punkl
#outbreak #outbreakfestival #hardcore #metalcore #punkl
This tournament to crown a number one contender has highlighted a good problem for WWE: SmackDown has so many genuinely top guys. The Royal Rumble is going to be absolutely fascinating for everyone who misses out!
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
This tournament to crown a number one contender has highlighted a good problem for WWE: SmackDown has so many genuinely top guys. The Royal Rumble is going to be absolutely fascinating for everyone who misses out!
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
Trick Williams is incredibly over. Might’ve been a mistake putting him against Cardona, given the latter’s recent return. Neither can afford a loss here!
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
January 16, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Trick Williams is incredibly over. Might’ve been a mistake putting him against Cardona, given the latter’s recent return. Neither can afford a loss here!
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
#wwe #wwesmackdown #wrestling #prowrestling
January 16, 2026 at 10:44 PM
🥹🥹🥹🖤💛💚 Yellowcard, Good Charlotte, pop-punk and cardigans. #poppunk #goodcharlotte #yellowcard #00s #nostalgia #alt #alternative #alternativerock #music
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Yellowcard ft Good Charlotte - Bedroom Posters (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Better Noise Music
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January 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
🥹🥹🥹🖤💛💚 Yellowcard, Good Charlotte, pop-punk and cardigans. #poppunk #goodcharlotte #yellowcard #00s #nostalgia #alt #alternative #alternativerock #music
youtu.be/JhNvLmnOZmQ?...
youtu.be/JhNvLmnOZmQ?...
Some excellent analysis here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTiAjYd...
Care to explain the discrepancy in urgency @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ?
www.instagram.com/reel/DTiAjYd...
Care to explain the discrepancy in urgency @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ?
January 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Some excellent analysis here:
www.instagram.com/reel/DTiAjYd...
Care to explain the discrepancy in urgency @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ?
www.instagram.com/reel/DTiAjYd...
Care to explain the discrepancy in urgency @teamlabouruk.bsky.social ?
In relation to this, Wes Streeting is now ‘horrified’ that Guildford is still in post:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #football #europaleague #westmidlandspolice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #football #europaleague #westmidlandspolice
January 15, 2026 at 10:51 AM
In relation to this, Wes Streeting is now ‘horrified’ that Guildford is still in post:
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #football #europaleague #westmidlandspolice
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #football #europaleague #westmidlandspolice
By being so politically motivated, it seems that the Home Secretary has ducked basic facts and thrown Craig Guildford under the bus on the basis of subjective, partisan fears.
• It’s indisputable that Maccabi fans clashed with police and locas in the Netherlands
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
• It’s indisputable that Maccabi fans clashed with police and locas in the Netherlands
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Israeli football fans and the violence in Amsterdam: what we know
The trouble in the Netherlands when Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax last week horrified people around the world
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
By being so politically motivated, it seems that the Home Secretary has ducked basic facts and thrown Craig Guildford under the bus on the basis of subjective, partisan fears.
• It’s indisputable that Maccabi fans clashed with police and locas in the Netherlands
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
• It’s indisputable that Maccabi fans clashed with police and locas in the Netherlands
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/n...
Spent the last few days emailing, DMing across socials, and calling around trying to secure a press pass for an upcoming gig - no luck so far.
Music writing and photography is often basically an admin job you don’t get paid for.
#musicwriting #musicjournalism #gigphotography #livemusic
Music writing and photography is often basically an admin job you don’t get paid for.
#musicwriting #musicjournalism #gigphotography #livemusic
January 14, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Spent the last few days emailing, DMing across socials, and calling around trying to secure a press pass for an upcoming gig - no luck so far.
Music writing and photography is often basically an admin job you don’t get paid for.
#musicwriting #musicjournalism #gigphotography #livemusic
Music writing and photography is often basically an admin job you don’t get paid for.
#musicwriting #musicjournalism #gigphotography #livemusic
A timely lesson in over‑reliance on AI. Banning Maccabi fans was justified, but using an inaccurate AI‑generated list has shredded West Midlands Police’s credibility and handed bad‑faith actors an open goal to level accusations of antisemitism.
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #westmidlandspolice
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #westmidlandspolice
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
A timely lesson in over‑reliance on AI. Banning Maccabi fans was justified, but using an inaccurate AI‑generated list has shredded West Midlands Police’s credibility and handed bad‑faith actors an open goal to level accusations of antisemitism.
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #westmidlandspolice
#ukpolitics #antisemitism #AI #westmidlandspolice